Bishop Sports & Leisure

Bishop Sports & Leisure specialise in supplying Play, P.E. and Sports equipment to not only the educational sector, local authorities and holiday/leisure centres but also the public at large. We strive to provide equipment that suits the rigorous play conditions encountered in these educational and leisure establishments and do our best to offer our goods and services at a most competitive price to ensure sufficient equipment is available to encourage and increase participation. We work closely with National Governing Bodies of Sport to ensure the equipment that we are offering is suitable for the purpose and are delighted with the partnerships that have been developed and the insight into the many sports that we have gained. Many pieces of our own branded equipment are used by NGB’s, in their educational programmes. We enjoy a longstanding relationship with the Youth Sport Trust we are also proud of other products and partnerships that are aligned to the Change 4 Life Programme, which we whole heartedly support.

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The Ashes, A Love Story as told by Stephen Fry | #SmallButSpecial

The story of The Ashes is actually a love story. Stephen Fry tells us how a perfume jar became the Small But Special symbol of the rivalry between England an...

Ever wondered why The Ashes is called The Ashes? This fabulous short animation explains...

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BBC Radio 5 live - In Short, Is this the fastest seven-year-old in the world?

Seven-year-old Rudolph ‘Blaze’ Ingram can run 100m in just 13.48 seconds!

Is this the fastest 7 year old in the world?

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Our Social Media Team Try Orienteering

We’d spotted a social media post by British Orienteering inviting people to "try orienteering", so we thought why not. 

It was really easy to find an event on the British Orienteering event finder https://www.britishorienteering.org.uk/goorienteering

We contacted the event organisers for a few more details and decided to have a go. As we'd not been orienteering before we were a little unsure what to expect but the organisers, Cornwall Orienteering Club, were incredibly helpful, talked us through the different courses and advised which they thought would be most suitable. They explained the symbols used on the map, how the control points worked, and let us borrow a dibber and compass.  

There were people of all ages, individuals and groups participating, seasoned orienteers, teens, family groups including young children etc. This was a timed event, so the aim for serious orienteers is to visit all the control points on their chosen course and finish as quickly as possible. As this was our first time orienteering we were just hoping we wouldn't get too lost! 

Armed with map, dibber, compass, water and chocolate biscuits (just in case!) we set off on a light green course, this was about 3.5km long across grassland, up and down hills, through woodland, along some footpaths and required some compass work. Easier and more challenging courses were available.

Our two boys (13 and 15 years) came with us and after the first couple of control points they really got into it, working out which direction we should be going in and running ahead to find the flags marking the control points. Some were harder to find than others, especially the ones in the woods. 

After completing the course we returned to the registration tent where we were given a download of our times. Not surprisingly, we came 4th out of the 4 teams/individuals following that course, but we all had great fun and will definitely go orienteering again. 

Thinking about having a go at orienteering or setting up a course? Check out orienteering equipment at http://www.bishopsport.co.uk/orienteering.html

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The all-girl Asian cricket team breaking records and social barriers - BBC Three

Here, we meet some of the players on the first British all-Asian girls’ cricket team. They first started at a school in Bradford four years ago when the girls’ only experience of cricket was their dads and brothers watching it on TV. In spite of this, they took to the sport like naturals and began winning most of the tournaments they entered. Playing the sport has helped players like Hanfia to overcome problems at school and to bolster her self-esteem, giving her the drive and focus to think of what she wants from life after school.

A great little film showing how playing sports like cricket can help young people overcome problems and boost self esteem.

If this has inspired to you play cricket, take a look at our great range of cricket equipment at http://www.bishopsport.co.uk/cricket.html

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Steph is an international cheerleader...she’s also blind - BBC Stories

What an amazing and inspirational story!

Inspired to try cheerleading? Take a look at cheerleading equipment at http://www.bishopsport.co.uk/search/for/cheer/

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Kettlebells: How To Use Them And Exercises To Do

Get a cardio and strength workout in at the same time.

Have you tried exercising with Kettlebells?

Holistic in nature kettlebell exercise work several muscle groups simultaneously, improving strength, muscular endurance and developing core stability and balance.

Our range of kettlebells include a variety of weights from 2kg to 20kg. Find out more at http://www.bishopsport.co.uk/offers/vinyl-kettlebell.html

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How to improve every part of your netball game

Netball icon Tamsin Greenway gives us her top tips on how to make yourself an all-rounder.

Some great tips from Tamsin Greenway to help you improve your netball

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How is Boccia played?

How is Boccia played? Here's our handy guide! If you'd like to see the sport for real, head to the BISFed 2018 World Boccia Championships at Exhibition Centr...

Boccia is a fantastic inclusive sport. Not sure how to play? Watch this short animation that explains simply how to play Boccia.

For Boccia equipment visit http://www.bishopsport.co.uk/boccia.html

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Autumn-born children better at sport, says study

If you want your child to make the school team try to ensure they are born in November or October, say researchers

Could the month of your birth really affect your sporting ability? 

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Regular exercise 'keeps arteries youthful'

Four to five sessions a week are needed to stop the main arteries to the heart from furring up.

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Have you spotted our advert in the latest school sports magazine?

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Kwik Cricket

Kwik Cricket is a simplified game of cricket for boys and girls from the age of 3 years upwards. It is an approved product of the English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and forms a key part of their youth development programme.

Kwik Cricket is light enough for small hands yet extremely tough and durable. It has been designed as an alternative to traditional cricket equipment to allow the game to be played safely on any flat surface, indoor or outdoor at any time of the years.

To see our full range of Kwik Cricket equipment visit 

http://www.bishopsport.co.uk/kwik-cricket.html

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Find us on stands 9 and 10 at the Youth Sport Trust Conference February 28th 2018 Ricoh Arena Coventry where we are exhibiting lots of exciting sports and PE equipment.

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Is 'plogging' the most 2018 fitness trend yet?

They brought us hygge, lagom and fika, but now a new Scandinavian trend is coming, and it couldn't be more 2018.

This Scandinavian fitness trend to good for the body and the environment.

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Did you know that to conform to European safety Standards and FA guidelines, anchors must be fitted to all freestanding goals? 

Check out goal post safety at http://www.bishopsport.co.uk/football-goal-post-safety.html

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Planning to get fitter in 2018? For a huge range of sports, exercise and fitness equipment visit http://www.bishopsport.co.uk

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What's the ultimate way to defy depression, disease and early death? Exercise

As a new report reveals the mental health benefits of just an hour’s physical activity a week, it seems there is nothing a workout can’t cure. Here is why we should all sit less and move more

For sports, exercise and fitness equipment visit http://www.bishopsport.co.uk